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Type in the bearing of an edge on a polygon

Note: To type-in the bearing, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account

Type in the line’s bearing

  1. Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar.
    Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard.
     
  2. In Map View, you will see a pop-up on the left side. Select "Length & ° ".
     
  3. Hover over the polygon’s edge you want to edit. Then click on the "Precise Adjustment Tool" located in the middle of the edge.
    The precise editor window will appear.
     
  4. Click a lock to choose which corner vertex will remain in place when you change the edge’s bearing.
    In Map View, you will see the lock move to the selected corner vertex.
    Note: An edge’s bearing is measured by starting at North (0°), then rotating clockwise 360 degrees around the locked corner vertex.
     
  5. Under the "Bearing" heading, type the new value into the field. You can also change the bearing value by clicking on the up/down arrows.
     
  6. (Optional) If you want to change the bearing of another edge, click on either of the buttons: "Prev" or "Next".
    In Map View, you will see the lock move to the selected corner vertex.
     
  7. Click "SAVE".
    In Map View, you will see the bearing is updated.
 
 

See also

Type in the length of an edge on a polygon

Type in the length of an edge on a rectangle

Type in the length of a circle’s radius

Type in the length of a straight line or freeform line segment

Type in the bearing of a straight line or freeform line segment

View the length/bearing of a straight line or freeform line segment

 
 

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